There is one simple reason why Japan has become so popular for skiers and boarders - perfect powder snow!

You can search the world looking for perfect snow, spend a lot of money and sometimes come back dissatisfied. In Japan, the only thing you crave is sunshine, as powder is in plentiful supply. A lot has been said about the culture in Japan, the people, the food and the lifestyle that is very different to a Western lifestyle. It all adds up to a unique snow holiday that you have to experience at least once in your life - and we guarantee you will come back for more

Why Hokkaido?

Japan has over 500 ski resorts, however Hokkaido is where you will find the best powder snow. Hokkaido is not expensive nor crowded and the resorts have a more relaxed attitude towards out-of-bounds skiing or snowboarding than other Japanese ski resorts. It also receives more snow than anywhere else in Japan. As the northern-most island it has a sub-Arctic climate, Hokkaido experiences consistent storm fronts that travel from the Siberian desert across the Sea of Japan to dump some of the lightest, driest powder snow found anywhere in the world.

For detailed Hokkaido resort information, select a resort on the map.